Shaheds, Lancets, fiber-optic FPVs and the counter-drone scramble — Russia’s drone war, tracked.
On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed Operation “Spiderweb,” a drone-led assault targeting five Russian airbases, destroying dozens of strategic bombers hundreds of miles from its border. Reported by Ukrinform, this operation underscores Ukraine’s emergence as a global leader in drone warfare, showcasing its ability to innovate and defend against Russian aggression with homegrown technology. Spiderweb
Today, Nokia announced its leadership in a groundbreaking EU-funded drone initiative, partnering with Nvidia and over 40 organizations to enhance the security of Europe’s critical infrastructure. This project, spotlighted at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona earlier this year, aims to deploy unmanned drones to monitor energy grids, data centers, and communication lines, addressing…
The UK government has announced a $6.5 billion (£5 billion) investment in military drones and laser technology, aiming to equip frontline troops with cutting-edge tools amid evolving global threats. Announced by Defence Secretary John Healey, this funding will enhance the UK’s defense strategy, with a focus on drones and directed energy weapons (DEWs), following their…
Lockheed Martin and IBM’s Red Hat have teamed up to unleash a new breed of drone swarms that could make even the most grizzled genera
On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a stunning drone offensive, codenamed Operation Spider’s Web, obliterating over 40 Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers critical to Moscow’s war machine. Executed with smuggled first-person view (FPV) drones launched from modified trucks, this audacious attack targeted five airbases deep in Russian territory, some as far as 2,500 miles…
On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed a massive drone assault on Russian military airbases deep within Siberia, targeting over 40 warplanes, including strategic bombers, in what could be the most significant drone operation of the ongoing conflict. A Ukrainian security official, speaking anonymously to Reuters, confirmed the strikes, which hit four airbases, including the Belaya…
In Kherson, Ukraine, Russian forces have intensified drone attacks on civilians, targeting the city with what local officials call a “safari” of terror. According to a recent report by The Hill, these attacks have killed at least 150 civilians and injured hundreds more, drawing global condemnation as a United Nations commission labels them crimes against…
On May 30, 2025, a dramatic narrative emerged from Russian state media claiming that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under fire from Ukrainian drones during a visit to Kursk Oblast. However, a recent investigation by The Moscow Times has uncovered that this incident was a staged performance orchestrated by the Kremlin itself, raising questions…
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